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Lipscomb University
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Information Summary
Ranks 706th overall and 15th in Tennessee
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
79.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$27,381 |
| Admission
Success rate |
57% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
27 / 1230 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,565 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Nashville, TN 37204-3951
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,024 (11,024 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 5,238 (2.09 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $41,284 |
| Families | 2,661 (2.85 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,499 |
| Pop. — Asian | 166 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 57 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,346 |
| Pop. — Other | 72 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lipscomb University?
Ranks 976th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,986 | $15,986 | $15,986 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $825 | $825 | $825 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $625 | $625 | $625 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,540 | $12,540 | $12,540 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $740 | $740 | $740 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $27,381 | $27,381 | $27,381 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,811 | $17,811 | $17,811 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $17,811 | $17,811 | $17,811 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $10,782 | $10,782 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $13,928 |
$13,928 |
$13,928 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,410 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,240 (884 male / 1,356 female) |
| Admitted | 1,274 (495 male / 779 female) |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| First-time Enrollment | 576 (233 male / 343 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 573 (233 male / 340 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (N/A male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,565 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Lipscomb University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Lipscomb University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic Sun Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 336th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 394th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 31% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 990 / 1230 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,410 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,990 |
| Board Fee | $3,300 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lipscomb University Ranks 2585th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,752 | 68 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,894 | 229 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,868 | 395 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,075 | 470 | |
| Any financial aid type | 507 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lipscomb University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 21 | 16 | 37 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 68 | 85 | 153 |
Hispanic | 12 | 28 | 40 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 19 | 37 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 8 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 889 | 1,149 | 2,038 |
Race Unknown | 130 | 121 | 251 |
| Total | 1,139 | 1,426 | 2,565 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Lipscomb University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 15 | 20 |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 5 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 192 | 276 | 468 |
Race Unknown | 43 | 35 | 78 |
| Total | 245 | 339 | 584 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lipscomb University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 12 | 42 | |
| 17 | 21 | 38 | |
| 18 | 15 | 33 | |
| 2 | 27 | 29 | |
| 8 | 21 | 29 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Lipscomb University Ranks 1399th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,662 ($58,887 male / $45,870 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 109 (82 male / 27 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 116 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,727,401 |
Lipscomb University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Lipscomb University is a Church of Christ-affiliated liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee. Lipscomb University was founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. The original name was the Nashville Bible School, which was changed to David Lipscomb College, then to David Lipscomb University. In 1954, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Lipscomb its first accreditation. In 1988, Lipscomb attained Level III (master’s degree-granting) status and became known as David Lipscomb University. In 1994, the “David” was dropped and the institution was renamed simply Lipscomb University. From the school’s inception all full-time students were required to take daily Bible classes and to attend daily chapel services (now held in the on-campus sports facility Allen Arena), although the school was never intended to function primarily as a seminary, a term looked upon with disfavor by many members of the Churches of Christ, but rather as a Christian liberal arts institution. David Lipscomb was a pacifist who was highly skeptical about government, but Lipscomb University has, with a few notable exceptions, largely strayed from this example. The campus grounds consist predominantly of the former estate of David Lipscomb, who donated it to the school. Harding (cofounders, 1891) note: David Lipscomb never served as president, but as chairman of the board of trustees. As a liberal arts university, Lipscomb has a wide range of academic programs, although there is an emphasis on education, biblical scholarship, and business. Some academic buildings were built with public funds, and, because Lipscomb is a Christian school, this led to an extended lawsuit that made it to the Supreme Court. Rather, it has social clubs, which are local and unique to Lipscomb University and are not part of any national Greek system. The university also offers membership in other academic, professional, and service clubs including Alpha Kappa Psi International Business Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chi men’s service club, Pi Kappa Sigma women’s service club, Sigma Pi Beta co-ed service club, Alpha Chi National Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta National English honor society, Circle K International, College Republicans, and College Democrats. The university has an ongoing sports rivalry with Belmont University, just 3 miles down the road from Lipscomb. In 2006, the rivalry reached a new level when Belmont and Lipscomb advanced to the finals of the Atlantic Sun tournament at the Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, with the winner earning its first-ever bid to the NCAA tournament.
Lipscomb University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Lipscomb University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lipscomb University.
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Administration, Social Work
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Fashion Merchandising, Human Resources Management, Marketing Management
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Information Technology
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Theory/Composition
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Popular majors:
- thirty-four percent business per marketing, ten percent education, eight percent biology, seven percent communications per journalism, six percent psychology, five percent family and consumer sciences
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Urban Studies
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Medical Dietetics, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Prenursing, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences
- Communications & Journalism:
- Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $525 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Other additional expenses amounted to $1,000 Costs per credit hour $525 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. At the same time, for non-international students, tutition fees are $14,567 Room & Board (on-campus) $6,706 Additional estimated expenses $1,000 Costs per credit hour $525 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June.
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Lipscomb University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were three hundred and forty-six total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and twenty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 28th of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
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Lipscomb University Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-eight percent scholarships per grants and thirty-two percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Music/Drama, ROTC and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership and Minority Status. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
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Lipscomb University Students
Lipscomb University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and First Professional degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, two hundred and seventy-eight degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and twenty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one hundred and eighty-six graduate enrollment. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Bible College, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Church Of Christ, Coed, where 76 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Additionally, the student body consists of sixty-three percent in-state students, thirty-seven percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-four percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, eight percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-five percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-one percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-two percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-nine percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Clearly, the school is located 4 miles from downtown.Students should note the housing policies: ninety-two percent of first-year students live in college housing, fifty-four percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, fifteen-JUL deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
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Lipscomb University Athletics
The Bisons are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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